IT Generalist

Aleron; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an IT Generalist for a temporary assignment in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will support day-to-day network operations, perform MAC activities, and coordinate with users and IT teams to resolve incidents.

The role involves configuring switches, testing hardware, documenting changes, and ensuring IT security compliance. A current DoD/DoW Secret clearance is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with network troubleshooting with routers, switches, firewalls, DNS servers.
• 3+ years experience with LAN/WAN management.
• Active Security Clearance required.
• HS Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform Move/Add/Change (MAC) activities, including physical and logical modifications.
• Install, move, terminate, and patch network connections in various locations.
• Configure switch ports and changes to support port activation.
• Serve as first responder for ITSM/ServiceNow tickets and document actions.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

LAN/WAN management

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

DoD 8570 Level II certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Title: IT Generalist

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL

Employment Type: Temporary

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Compensation: $36.85/hour

Schedule: 9x80

About the Opportunity:

This role supports day-to-day network operations by performing network moves, adds, and changes; installing and configuring network equipment; and maintaining connectivity across user, office, and data center environments. The position serves as a first responder for service tickets, troubleshooting network issues, coordinating with users and technical teams, and supporting break/fix activities to restore service and meet performance targets. It also includes hardware testing, documentation, asset management, compliance with IT security standards, and support for scheduled maintenance or change-control activities.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

Network Moves, Adds, and Changes

• Perform Move/Add/Change (MAC) activities, including required physical and logical network modifications.
• Install, move, terminate, and patch network connections in closets, offices, desks, conference rooms, and other end-user locations.
• Configure switch ports and complete necessary changes to support port activation.

Ticket Response and Customer Support

• Serve as first responder for ITSM and ServiceNow problem tickets.
• Contact customers, identify and research issues, take corrective action, coordinate additional support, document work performed, and close tickets.
• Administer the ITSM/ServiceNow network ticket queue, including break/fix incidents and service requests.
• Provide clear customer communication and take initial Tier 1 calls from customers and help desk teams.
• Support network break/fix activities to restore service and meet SLA and performance targets.

Network Operations and Troubleshooting

• Support network personnel with installation, modification, maintenance, and break/fix of network infrastructure and components.
• Monitor network activity, alerts, and data communications lines; isolate issues and perform first- or second-level problem determination.
• Activate and deactivate network lines according to established schedules.
• Coordinate with users, network teams, and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support off-hours, weekend, and change-control maintenance windows as needed.

Hardware Deployment, Testing, and Compliance

• Set up and test systems and hardware components before field deployment.
• Analyze failed equipment using established procedures to determine whether repairs can be completed in-house or require vendor return.
• Perform standard in-house repairs and component testing when applicable.
• Test returned vendor-repaired equipment to confirm proper operation.
• Ensure work complies with standard IT security rules and regulations.

Network Installation, Tools, and Documentation

• Physically install network assets, including switches, routers, firewalls, network tools, and test devices in network closets and data center cabinets.
• Configure network switches, tools, and testing devices.
• Complete circuit patching into switches.
• Perform network closet cleanup, switch port optimization, and survey work.
• Operate Layer 1-3 network test equipment.
• Monitor management-tool alerts and take appropriate action.
• Administer network asset, drawing, and documentation tools to support data integrity.
• Update and maintain AutoCAD and Visio drawings.
• Maintain organized network equipment storage areas and support equipment RMA activities as needed.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience with network troubleshooting with routers, switches, firewalls, DNS servers
• 3+ years experience with LAN/WAN management
• Active Security Clearance
• HS Diploma or Equivalent

What Sets You Apart:

• Current Security+ (DoD 8570 Level II) certification
• Network troubleshooting - TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, WAN tech
• RFID reader operation & maintenance
• PBX telephone network operation & maintenance
• TACLANE encryptor & Gem One console experience

Additional Information:

• Current DoD/DoW Secret clearance

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.